Your Brain Health on Tech

We live in a digital world. Technology is expanding in nearly every business sector. We socialize online, shop the web, communicate with friends and family in distant places via the computer, the list goes on and on. Technology has long been important to the medical industry but today we are seeing … [Read more...]

No one is immune from the possibility of a stroke. In fact, in the United States today, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. Although the stroke death rate has declined over 28 percent from 2004 to 2014, stokes still account for 11.8 percent of deaths worldwide and is the second-leading global … [Read more...]

In the United States today, more than 33 million Americans ages 12 and older have misused prescription opiate drugs. In 2016 alone, there were more than 63,600 overdose deaths… that’s an average of 115 opioid overdose deaths per day. If nothing is done, A forecast by STAT predicts that as many as … [Read more...]

Have you ever struggled to recall something routine or catch yourself forgetting why you walked in a room or where you put something? Or maybe you’ve been feeling the effects of a little brain fog? Forgetting things from time to time is normal but what should you do if your forgetfulness becomes … [Read more...]

Does the sound of someone chewing make you cringe? Does whistling make you want to head for the nearest exit? Does a ticking clock disrupt your concentration to the point of annoyance? If any of these are true, along with a laundry list of other sounds that cause panic or discomfort, you may have … [Read more...]

It is officially summertime and for many people that means fun in the sun, vacations and travel. While many people give little thought to preparations beyond the basics like transportation, lodging and entertainment, people with neurological conditions have to put a bit more thought into their … [Read more...]

Brain development has been studied extensively and the work continues today. Our brain’s ability to change and shape itself was once thought to occur only in childhood. Today, we know more than ever about the intricate workings of the brain and that not only does brain development continue into … [Read more...]

Physical fitness has been known as the key to good health for centuries. Physical fitness has built the world's best bodies and toughest athletes. Touted for it's positive effects when it comes to aging and releasing "feel good" endorphins, physical fitness is important for overall health and … [Read more...]

Dating… Whether you are a serial dater who loves the social scene or a bit of a wallflower who finds it difficult to engage others, the dating scene can be fraught with both the good and the bad. With too many horror stories to count, dating can be a bit daunting, even for the most gregarious social … [Read more...]

Brain games are big business today. Over the past five years, brain training games, or CT (cognitive training) programs have become a hot commodity in the digital market. In fact, the market is so hot that some investors are seeking to develop the world's first prescription brain game. While some … [Read more...]